Nicole Holofcener

When I hear that a project takes place out of town, the material better be terrific, and it has to come at the right time. My kids are getting older, so it's getting easier, but being a mother - it's a difficult thing to juggle.

I rarely need career advice because I don't have a career. No, that's not true. I can't really go far away while my kids are living with me.

I'm not a producer and I don't even know the places my producer goes to, thankfully.

I think I'm a good writer. I think I have my own voice, which is unique to everyone - everyone has their own voice; if they would just write from a vulnerable embarrassing place, it's going to be universal, and it's going to be entertaining. Because everyone is the same, and everyone is unique.

I don't think of myself in a political way, though I am definitely a feminist.

It's harder to take care of kids than it is to make a movie.

I'm somebody's ex-wife, and I did things that drove him nuts. And now I'm somebody's girlfriend, for many years, and I've got different things that drive him nuts.

I'm willing to give up a little control but not a lot. So I say I want the money, but when push comes to shove, I'm not sure I'll be able to compromise in order to make the big studio movie. Maybe something in between would be okay, like a low-budget studio film.

I'm not crazy about having my picture taken. I'd rather talk my head off.

Hollywood always likes to create a star.

I always had good friends, but I did not feel like a cool girl, ever.

I'm being photographed, worrying about my hair - and yet here I am, I've directed a feature film, why do I care about the way I look? Who cares? Does Tim Burton care? Does Joel Coen?